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diocrity necessary for the absolute preser- 

 VATioN of health. If the horse is in a hi2:h 

 state of condition, and full of flesh, give him 

 mashes through the day of bleeding, and the 

 next ; on the following morning let this purg^ 

 i?i2; ball be ^iven : 



Take succotrine aloes ten drachms ; 



Of calomel and jalap (in powder) each two drachms; 

 Ginger and oil of aniseed each a drachm ; 

 Sjnip of bnckthora of roses sufhcieiit to form the 

 ball. 



Let it be carefully attended to, and work- 

 ed off as specified under the direction for 

 purging. If the physic works favourably, 

 and sets well, let his feed (if his appetite is 

 keen), for four clear days, be plentiful ; and 

 on the fifth, or sixth at forthest, repeat his 

 purging ball, conducting the operation as be- 

 fore» If the distemper has attacked him 

 with violence, or makes rapid progress, a 

 third dose must be given in like manner; 

 on the contrary, if the disease is mild and 

 early discovered, the two may do. In two 

 days after you course of physic is completed, 

 begin upon the following aiitimonial alteratives , 

 assisted by a regular administration of nitre; 

 both being continued a month without the 

 most trifling intermission ; 



